Guidelines & Protocols

The National Clinical Programme for Obstetrics and Gynaecology was established in 2010 as a joint initiative between HSE Clinical Strategy and Programmes Division and the Institute of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists. The programme has published national clinical guidelines on pregnancy loss and perinatal death which are available on this website.

Links to international clinical guidance is also provided here

Guidelines

International Guidance

National clinical guideline for bereavement care following a maternal death within a hospital setting

Interim clinical guidance Termination Of Pregnancy following diagnosis of Fatal Fetal Anomaly/Life-Limiting Condition

Interim clinical guidance for Termination of Pregnancy under 12 weeks

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Clinical practice guideline on ultrasound diagnosis of early pregnancy

Clinical practice guideline on the management of second trimester miscarriage

Clinical practice guideline on the diagnosis and management of ectopic pregnancy

Clinical practice guideline on management of early pregnancy miscarriage

Clinical practice guideline on investigation and management of stillbirth and intrauterine fetal death

Protocols

Medication Protocol for Medical Management of Intrauterine Fetal Death

Medication Protocol for Medical Management of Miscarriage